DR. MARK S. COLLINS M.D.
Prescription History 1962451021
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Columbus, OH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MARK S. COLLINS M.D., an active Hematology & Oncology specialist practicing in Columbus, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 20 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 390 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 53 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other OH PrescribersVs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 53 | $12.75▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $12.75 per fill, versus $20.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,112 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 32 | $44.84 | ≈ Typical |
About Tamoxifen Citrate: Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. This medication can block the growth of breast cancer. It works by interfering with the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue. One of the SELECTIVE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR MODULATORS with tissue-specific activities. Tamoxifen acts as an anti-estrogen (inhibiting agent) in the mammary tissue, but as an estrogen (stimulating agent) in cholesterol metabolism, bone density, and cell proliferation in the ENDOMETRIUM. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $44.84 per fill, versus $40.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 28 | $13.74▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $13.74 per fill, versus $22.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 225 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RevlimidLenalidomide | 25 | $15,830.34▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Revlimid: Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the need for blood transfusions. Lenalidomide is not recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk of serious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this type of cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication. A phthalimide and piperidone derivative that has immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic properties. It is used for the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia in MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES, and for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA, and relapsed or refractory MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Revlimid, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $15,830.34 per fill, versus $18,306.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 588 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 25 | $10.93▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Prochlorperazine Maleate: This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Show more ▾ Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612) In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 83% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $10.93 per fill, versus $19.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 225 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 24 | $6.92▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 83% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $6.92 per fill, versus $15.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 24.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 354 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acyclovir | 24 | $16.95▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $16.95 per fill, versus $23.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| PomalystPomalidomide | 20 | $21,893.46 | ≈ Typical |
About Pomalyst: Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Pomalyst, about 77% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $21,893.46 per fill, versus $20,549.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 532 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Anastrozole | 19 | $32.61 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Anastrozole, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $32.61 per fill, versus $26.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Letrozole | 15 | $43.25 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Letrozole: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Letrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A triazole and benzonitrile derivative that is a selective non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor, similar to ANASTROZOLE. It is used in the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Letrozole, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $43.25 per fill, versus $33.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 15 | $9.13▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 20% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $9.13 per fill, versus $30.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fentanyl | 14 | $28.05▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fentanyl: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾ Fentanyl belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Do not use the patch form of fentanyl to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078) In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fentanyl, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $28.05 per fill, versus $98.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 13 | $4.61▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $4.61 per fill, versus $5.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 435 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Abiraterone Acetate | 13 | $6,939.12 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Abiraterone Acetate: This medication is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ Abiraterone belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). Testosterone, a natural hormone, helps prostate cancer to grow and spread. Abiraterone works by blocking the production of testosterone, thereby slowing the growth and spread of prostate cancer. This medication should not be given to women or children. An androstene derivative that inhibits STEROID 17-ALPHA-HYDROXYLASE and is used as an ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant PROSTATE CANCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $6,939.12 per fill, versus $4,090.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XtandiEnzalutamide | 13 | $13,325.35 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xtandi: Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). It works by blocking the effects of testosterone to slow the growth and spread of prostate cancer. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Xtandi, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $13,325.35 per fill, versus $12,796.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lenalidomide | 12 | $8,839.22▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lenalidomide: Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS). Lenalidomide may lessen the need for blood transfusions. Lenalidomide is not recommended for the treatment of a certain type of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) because of the increased risk of serious heart-related side effects and death. If you have this type of cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication. A phthalimide and piperidone derivative that has immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic properties. It is used for the treatment of transfusion-dependent anemia in MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES, and for the treatment of MULTIPLE MYELOMA, and relapsed or refractory MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about 80% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $8,839.22 per fill, versus $15,450.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 273 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyurea | 12 | $40.39 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyurea: This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Show more ▾ Some brands are also used to treat certain types of cancer (such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, squamous cell carcinomas). An antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $40.39 per fill, versus $38.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 708 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 11 | $17.02▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 15% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $17.02 per fill, versus $26.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 11 | $14.71▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 16% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $14.71 per fill, versus $18.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the OH average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 292 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 11 | $322.06 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Enoxaparin Sodium: Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. Show more ▾ This helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. This medication helps keep your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant, also known as a blood thinner. It is a type of heparin. Conditions which increase your risk of developing blood clots include certain types of surgeries (such as knee/hip replacement, abdominal), long periods of being immobile, certain types of heart attack, and a specific type of chest pain called unstable angina. For some medical conditions, enoxaparin may be used in combination with other blood thinners. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $322.06 per fill, versus $152.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 315 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MARK S. COLLINS M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Hematology & Oncology prescribing approach at this Columbus, OH practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among OH prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
